Neighborhood and Physical Environment
Physical environment is one important social determinant of health. Where somebody lives and how they move around from place to place to access basic services such as grocery stores, health care and work greatly influences health. Physical environment such as indoor and outdoor air quality also affects health outcomes. Exposure to environmental toxins and other hazards such as lead influence health conditions. Opportunities for physical recreation, either built or natural, affects health behavior. Outdoor air quality is a strength in Curry County, consistently better than state and national air quality. The wildfire season in 2017 was particularly damaging and affected the air quality, but up until then, the particulate matter in the air was significantly lower than National Ambient Air Quality standards. Physical environment, including air quality and recreational opportunities, was overwhelming chosen as the biggest strength of the county, by participants in the 2018 CHA surveys and focus groups.
Key
Higher than Oregon State
Lower than Oregon State
Housing Availability
Vacant housing dedicated to recreation/vacation or occasional use
Housing Costs
Cost burdened households in rentals & homes with mortgages
Median value of a house since 2006
Housing Quality and Type
Severe household problems
Homelessness
Homeless students by district trending up
Homeless adults trending up
Air Quality
Outdoor Air Quality
Recreation and Fitness
Recreational Facilities